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G. H. WILLIAMSON.

APPLICATION HLED MAY 2. 1916.

Patented Feb. 13., 1917.

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE H. WILLIAM- SON, a citizen of the United States, residing at Jersey City, in the county of Hudson and State of New Jersey, have invented new and useful Improvements in Toys, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to toys and has for its principal object the provision of a device of this character which will be instructive, educational and amusing; one which may be readily converted from a portable wheeled structure of one design to other portable structures: of many designs, each of a mechanical formation which will permit of its sustaining the weight of a child and capable of being propelled over the surface of the ground.

With the above and other objects in view which will appear as the nature of the invention is better understood, the same consists in the improved construction and novel arrangements of parts which will hereinafter be fully described and particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings, has been illustrated, a single and preferred form of the invention, it being, however, understood, that no limitations are necessarily made to the precise structural details therein exhibited, but that changes, alterations and modifications within the scope of the claims may be resorted to when desired.

' In the drawings Figure 1, is a side view of the device set up in the form of a two wheeled cart.

Fig. 2, is a bottom plan view of a portion thereof.

Fig. 3, is a side view of the device show ing the same set up in the form of a four wheeled wagon.

Fig. 4, is a bottom plan view of the forward portion thereof.

Fig. 5, is a side view ofthe device showing the same converted into a still further form of vehicle, one adapted to be propelled by the foot of the operator.

Fig. 6, is a side view of another form of the device simulating a bicycle which is adapted to be used when coasting down grade.

Fig. 7, is a top planview thereof.-

-Fig. 8, is a bottom plan view of a portion of the same. 1

Fig. 9, is a section taken on the line 9-9 of Fig. 7.

Specification of Letters Patent.

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, Application filed May 2, 1916. Serial No. 9 1,956.

Fig. 10, is a perspective view of theseat.

Fig. 11, is a side view of the device converted into another form of vehicle such as a wheelbarrow.

Fig. 12, is a bottom plan view thereof.

Fig. 13, is a View illustrating the number of the mechanical elements used in forming the device.

Fig. 14, is a perspective View of the front axle when the device is set up in wagon form, as shown in Fig. 3.

Fig. 15, is a perspective view of one of the end boar is. as used in Fig. 3. r

In carrying the invention into practice, use is made of a number of stock mechanical elements all or a part of which constituting one of the many portable structures to be hereinafter specifically referred to. These elements are simple in design and are adapted to be assembled with one another for the completion of the object to be formed without requiring any extended skill of mechanics. Therefore, the device may be set up and knocked down and converted from a structure of one design to a structure of a totally different design by the inexperienced mind of a child. The device nevertheless, contains many educational features in that the various elements constituting the same may be technically catalogued and the trainin afforded a child in setting up the many di erent objects is quite material and beneficial, saying nothing-0f the enjoyment and pleasure which may be had'through the use of the different forms of structures as they are set up by the child. I have as far as is practicable, used a set of mechanical elements in which almost the same elements will be employed when changing the device from a structure of one type to a structure of a different type.

In the form shown 1n Fig. 1, the same being a two wheeled cart, use is made of a platform 1, two diverging reach bars 2-2, an axle 3, having wheels 4.--4, and a pole 5. At the front end, where the reach bars come together, a small clip 6, is used which is as shown, said pole is extendedthrough the eye 8, of the clip and the rear end which is provided with spaced plates 9-9, is arranged over a removable block l0, under the reach bars and a bolt 11, is then passed through the platform 1, and through the block 10, and a small metal cross piece 12, which extends over the plates 9-9. In ad bolted at 7 beneath the said reach bars and dition thereto a pin 13, is passed through the plates 9'9, and finally a cotter pin is passed through one end of the pin 13, so as to prevent the ole from passing beyond the bolt 11. In t er words, the bolt forms a stop which is disposed in the path of the pin 13,, and the latter cannot therefore, pass said bolt 11. The forward end of the pole the pole.

. The axle 3, is journaled in metal straps 22,

which extend from the reach bars 22. The Wheels 4, are located outwardly of the straps and cotter pins 23, are employed for the purpose of holding the wheels upon the axle at points outwardly of the straps. Side boards 24, and end boards 25, are detachably bolted at 26, to the platform 1.

Almost the same elements are used in the construction of the device shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The only principal difi'erence residing in placing an eye member 27, between the reach bars 22. This eye memher is removably bolted at 28, between the reach bars and in advance of said bars it is provided with a vertical eye 29, through which a cylindrical stud 30, passes. This stud pivotally supports an axle 31, having wheels 32, detachably connected therewith.

The stud 30, is provided with a removable cotter pin 33. Washers 34, are disposed respectively above and below the eye portion 29, Angle brackets 3535, are detachably bolted at 36, to the axle. The pole 5, is detachably bolted at 37, between the angle brackets 35, by the use of the pin 13. The pole is of course, used for the purpose of pulling the structure over the surface of the ground. It is capable of being raised up or down so as to accommodate itself to the height of the child.

In the form of the structure shown in Fig. 5, the side parts hereinbefore shown and referred to are removed from the platform 1. The reach bars 2, are connected with the platform in a manner similar to that described in Figs. 3 and 4 and the pole 5, is extended through the eye 29. It extends vertically and the clip 6, is then passed around the pole and held against vertical movement thereon by removable cotter pins 39, which pass through the pole. The angle brackets 35, are then detachably bolted at 41, tothe clip and at 42, they are bolted to iaaiaiee the reach bars 22, a single bolt being passed through alined openings 43, in the reach bars. The platform is arranged near the surface of the/ground in this instance and a child may stand thereupon with his hands gripping the pole 5. He may use one foot, driving the same over the ound for the purpose of imparting motlon to the structure.

In the form of the invention shown in Figs. 6 to 10 inclusive, the reach bars are arranged at an angle to the surface of the ground. The pole 5, is arranged substantially at right angles to the reach bars but at an obtuse angle to the surface of the ground. The member 6, is extended into the bifurcated portion 44, of a seat 45, or platform. The seat is provided with angular side slots 46, which receive the reach bars. The metallic plate 12, is arranged under the reach bars and a bolt 49, is then carried through the seat 45, and through the plate 12. The ends of the latter overlap upon the under sides of the bars 2. This gives rigidity and stability to the parts. The eye member 6, is associated with the pole 5, and

confined in position upon the pole by spaced cotter pins 50. The other eye member 27,

which is bolted beneath the reach bars, and

is also associated with the pole and confined against longitudinal movement thereon by removable cotter pins 51. The angle brackets 35, shown in Fig. 5, are used in this instance as stirrups or foot rests, the branches '52, thereof being extended horizontally as shown so that a child when seated upon the seat 45, may conveniently find and place his feet upon said portion52. The device now described may be used when coasting down grade. In lieu of wheels, runners 53, may be employed. and connected to the pole 5, and rear end of the structure shown in Figs. 6 to 10, in order that the device may be propelled over slippery or icy surfaces.

In the form shown in Figs. 11 and 12, a slightly different arrangement is resorted to. The reach bars receive the eye member 6, through which the pole is passed. The strap ends 22, are extended beyond one end of the platform 1, to form handles. The pole 5, is extended through the eye 8. It carries a single wheel 54. The opposite end of the pole is bolted to the angle iron 18, the latter I forming a brace between the bars 22. The bars 22, are also bolted through the platform 1, as at 55, and the angle brackets 35 heretofore referred to, are used as supporting legs or feet as clearly shown in Fig. 11.

Lemme to provide handles for another converted type of vehicle, and an interchangeable pole having detachable connection with said structure.

2. A convertible-toy vehicle, comprising, a structure including a platform, a pole for detachable and interchangeable connection with the residue of the structure, a pair of reach bars for detachable and interchangeable connection with the residue of the structure, surface engaging devices having detachable and interchangeable connection with either the pole or the reach bars, to produce distinctive vehicles.

3. A convertible toy vehicle, comprising, a structure including a platform, a set of reach bars detachably connected therewith, a pole detachably and interchangeably connective in the structure, surface engaging devices detachably and interchangeably con- 1 nective with said structure, the said pole serving as a handle in one type of vehicle, and adapted to be connected with said reach bars in another type of vehicle, wherein any of the surface engaging devices may be correlated with said handle.

In testimony whereof I, affix my signature in presence of a witness.

GEORGE H. WILLIAMSON.

Witness Arms V. DOYLE. 

